Bollettino valanghe

Ogden

Utah Avalanche Center
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Pericolo valanghe

  • Alta quota
  • Limite del bosco
  • Sotto il limite del bosco
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In sintesi

A MODERATE AVALANCHE DANGER exists on steep, wind drifted slopes at the upper elevations for triggering a wind slab avalanche. This problem will be confined to the upper elevation ridgelines and steep terrain features. Out of the wind effected snow the avalanche danger is LOW.

Cornices have grown massive and could break off at anytime. Avoid being on or underneath these giants.

Problemi valanghivi

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alta quota
    • Limite del bosco
    • Sotto il limite del bosco
    Probabilità
    Possible
    Dimensione
    2

    Yesterday, I was finding the new snow was bonded well to the old snow surface and wind slabs were not an issue where I traveled. However, with another 2-4" of new snow overnight and moderate wind speeds one should be on the lookout for recent deposits of wind drifted snow. In the steep terrain use slope cuts and terrain management skills to get down and off the upper ridges where you're most likely to find a small wind slab.

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Recent Activity

No new avalanches were reported from the backcountry yesterday. List of all recent observations can be found HERE.

Snow and Weather

Overnight, a very weak cold front passed overhead dropping the temperatures and added another 2-4" of snow throughout the Ogden mountains. Westerly winds are currently blowing at speeds of 10-15 mph gusting into the low 20's across the highest peaks. Mid elevation wind speeds are 5-10 mph. Current mountain temperatures are in the upper teens to low twenties °F.

For today, we will see a quick break this morning before the winds switch back to the southwest by this afternoon. Clouds will begin to increase and bring light snow to the mountains. Accumulations will be modest and we can expect 2-4" of new snow by this evening. The southwest winds are forecasted 10-15 mph at the upper elevations. Riding and turning conditions are all time with smooth surfaces abound.

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This information does not apply to developed ski areas or highways where avalanche control is normally done. This forecast is from the U.S.D.A. Forest Service, which is solely responsible for its content. This forecast describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always occur.

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